This page must be read before
proceeding to the
Adoption Application.
Little mixed breed dogs can live
way beyond 10 years of age, many times up to 15 or 20 years.
Adopting a dog is like adopting a child.
RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP
The decision to adopt a dog
into your family, whether it be a first dog or an additional dog, should be
thought out very carefully. This is NOT an impulse decision, but one that needs
to be discussed among all family members and agreed upon unanimously.
Responsible dog ownership requires a lot of love, time and money. If the
responsibilities listed on this page seem to be more than you are willing to
commit to, you should reconsider owning a dog.
Dogs should
have their basic needs met:
- Good food – regular
meals as well as snacks
- Proper medical care
beginning immediately upon acquiring a dog
- Proper shelter and
confinement
- Proper socialization
and training
Dogs must
be kept under control:
- While outside in the
neighborhood or park, leashed at all times
- While on leash, there
should be control:
- No jumping on
adults, children or other pets
- Should sit/stay
when commanded
- Should not be
aggressive with people or other animals
Dogs should always be inside
SECURE fenced area when off leash
- Fence cannot be jumped
- Secure gate, with lock
- Dog should not be
unsupervised, even when in fenced area
Dogs should
be exercised daily
- Walked on leash
- Play games like fetch
- Training sessions such
as obedience school
Dogs should
ALWAYS be supervised with young children
- No roughhousing or
rough play with children
- No chasing children –
own family as well as neighborhood
- No teasing, hitting,
or overexciting the dog
Willing to
make financial commitment
- Veterinarian expenses
for emergency care, illness, yearly vaccinations, flea treatment, and
heartworm preventative
- Purchasing equipment
such as crates, beds, collars, leashes, harnesses, toys, etc.
- Cost of providing
quality food
- Cost of any damages
caused by the dog, i.e. chewing, digging, accidents on carpeting, etc.
If you understand and agree
to this, please
click here to continue to the Adoption Application.
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